Serve this dipping oil with fresh country bread and a side of Greek Kalamata olives for a simple yet delicious appetizer with drinks.

Ingredients

25 cloves garlic, peeled

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and 1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the garlic cloves on a sheet of aluminum foil and thoroughly cover with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Close foil around garlic and place in oven for 45 minutes.

Transfer the garlic to a food processor and process with the vinegar, rosemary and a sprinkle of salt and pepper until smooth.

With the machine on, slowly add the 1 cup of olive oil into the food processor through the chute.